Monday, February 13, 2023

Dear friend,

I had a great time last weekend at the Fairfax Animal Shelter's Pet Service Day. The event was hosted at the Hybla Valley Community Center where many community members were able to come and get free services for their pets including food, vaccines, pet supplies and much more!

I was able to work at the registration table and help several dogs and cats in the screening process. We are happy that many residents were able to come and get these great services for free!

I was also invited to attend the grand opening of Legacy Martial Arts. We are happy to see and support small businesses in our district.

Please contact my office if we can assist you.

Email: Franconia@fairfaxcounty.gov

Phone 703-971-6262

-Rodney

Table of Contents

You Are Not Alone 5K Fun Run
Mason Homecoming Feb.10 - 18
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Waiver
Lewis High School - All Night Grad Celebration
Lake Accotink Public Meetings
Stuff the Bus 2023
COVID-19 Resources

You Are Not Alone 5K Fun Run

At the last Board Meeting, I challenged my colleagues to race me in the upcoming ConnerStrong Foundation You Are Not Alone 5k Fun Run! in Kingstowne.

Think you can beat my 9-minute mile pace? Prove it by registering for the fun run today! 2023 — You Are Not Alone 5k Fun Run — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

The event takes place in Kingstowne on Saturday, March 25th, at 7:30 AM. This community outreach event will bring together local community-based resources focused on wellness, mental health, and suicide prevention. All proceeds and nonperishable food donations will go towards United Community and The Koinonia Foundation, Inc.

I hope to see you at the finish line!

Mason Homecoming Feb.10 - 18

Go Green, Go Gold, Go Mason!

Mason invites community members to wear their favorite green and gold Mason gear and cheer on the Patriots at a Homecoming 2023 event from February 10-18. In addition to sporting events, Mason alumni can reconnect and make new memories during this spirited week. Visit https://homecoming.gmu.edu/ for event information and sporting tickets.

Mason Exhibitions

Mason Exhibitions offers a multi-venue forum for the presentation of contemporary visual artists who advance research, dialogue, and learning around global social issues. Galleries are located on the Fairfax, Mason Square/Arlington, and Science and Technology Campuses. Learn more about current exhibits at https://www.masonexhibitions.org/.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Waiver

Good news to those that are installing an Electric Charging Station this year! The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized the exemption of all electrical, building and sign permit fees for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) for a trial period of 18 months.

The exemption supports the main vision of the Carbon-Free Fairfax initiative— “a future for Fairfax County that is healthy, sustainable, and economically prosperous without local greenhouse gas emissions”—as well as the Environment Community Outcome Area of the Countywide Strategic Plan. Eliminating the permit fees for EVCS may encourage the use of electric vehicles, which is an important step toward fulfilling that vision.

To learn more about this new initiative please click the following link: Good News If You’re Installing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in 2023

Lewis High School - All Night Grad celebration

Help the John R. Lewis High School Seniors have a fun and safe celebration! The Lewis High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) sponsors an All-Night Graduation Celebration in June. It is hosted at the St. James in Springfield and the night is filled with a lot of fun events so students celebrate their graduation night safely. They are welcoming donations and volunteers to make this a great night for students!

For volunteer opportunities or questions contact Stacey Novak, president@lewishsptsa.org

Lake Accotink Public Meetings

Two new public meetings regarding the Lake Accotink Dredging project have been announced. The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Sciences will be presenting this information and staff recommendations at two meetings. Information will be posted on the project webpage prior to the meetings, and comments will be received after the meetings to gather public input.

Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 7 p.m.

A meeting link will be provided on the project webpage prior to February 15.

In-Person Meeting: Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 7 p.m.

Kings Glen Elementary School Cafeteria located at 5401 Danbury Forest Dr, Springfield, VA 22152.

For more information, please click on the link below:

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/stormwater/plans-projects/lake-accotink-dredging-ac89-0009

Stuff the Bus 2023

The buses are fueled and ready to roll as Stuff the Bus—the county’s post-holiday food drive, now in its 12th year—hits the road in the fight against hunger in Fairfax County.

You still have time now through February 18, Fastran busses will visit local grocery stores to collect nonperishable food donations for area food pantries. For the list of the locations and most requested items, please visit Stuff the Bus.

Our district's event will occur February 18th at the Kingstowne Walmart from 9:30pm to 3:00pm. We hope you will take some time to donate food items that will benefit a great food pantry in our district, Koinonia.